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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Poem 1078, death is once again the topic. Here Emily speaks of the movement in a house the day after someone has died. Instead of the packing up of physical things, Emily refers to the packing up of ____.
(a) Memory.
(b) Grief.
(c) Love.
(d) Countenance.

2. In Poem 1391, Emily writes about the effect her actions might have on other people. She states she hangs around just in case others need her, in case her _____ might brighten their day.
(a) Smile.
(b) Love.
(c) Kindness.
(d) Duty.

3. What voice is Poem 640 written in?
(a) First person.
(b) Second person.
(c) Third person.
(d) Fourth person.

4. Poem 1163 makes an interesting comment about the nature of God. She states that God does not act without what?
(a) Power.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Love.
(d) Reason.

5. In Poem 608, Emily states she is afraid of the ______ no more than the east is afraid of the morning time.
(a) Judgment Day.
(b) Atomic bomb.
(c) Resurrection.
(d) End of time.

6. In Poem 1075, Emily writes about nature in one of its less regal moments. What is described by Emily in this poem?
(a) A crisp autumn day.
(b) A dark winter day.
(c) A sunlit summer day.
(d) A wet spring day.

7. Hope is the topic of Poem 1392. Emily states that hope is always working but never ___________.
(a) Runs out.
(b) Grows.
(c) Abandons you.
(d) Fades.

8. In Poem 964, Emily writes about the way in which God accepts His children. Although Emily tells Jesus she does not know Him, He tells her who He is and _________.
(a) His plans.
(b) His father's name.
(c) From where he comes.
(d) His sins.

9. In Poem 1711, Emily writes a poem in which she describes a person with a ___ face.
(a) Soft.
(b) Sorrowful.
(c) Hard.
(d) Delicate.

10. What is the subject of Poem 621?
(a) Death.
(b) Love.
(c) Denial.
(d) Jealousy.

11. Poem 1683 recalls a time when Emily felt as if she were forgotten by a friend. Emily states she was surprised she was _____ enough to be forgotten by this friend.
(a) Worthy.
(b) Memorable.
(c) Good.
(d) Loved.

12. In Poem 737, Emily describes the moon in friendly terms. The description paints a picture of the moon being arrayed in silver, beryl and ____, materials used often in jewelry.
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Jade.
(c) Amber.
(d) Gold.

13. In Emily's first analogy in Poem 632, she states _____ can encompass more that the sky because it can comprehend the secrets of the sky along with other information.
(a) The heart.
(b) The ocean.
(c) The soul.
(d) The brain.

14. According to Poem 829, the grave is a bed where the sleeper waits for __________.
(a) Judgment Day.
(b) Love.
(c) Peace.
(d) Reincarnation.

15. In Poem 1692, Emily indicates she believes all should have the right to ___.
(a) Cry.
(b) Die.
(c) Marry.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the conclusion of Poem 609, Emily ____ from the house silently, like a thief, so no one will know she has been there.

2. In Poem 1747, the parasol is generally associated with a ____ and is used mainly for decoration.

3. Poem 739 depicts Emily's search for peace. She writes she often felt peace was at hand, almost as some see hallucinations of ______ where there is none.

4. In Poem 1410, Emily notes the possible effects of her hidden _____ on her friends and family.

5. Emily concludes Poem 1176 in saying that _____ would be normal if people weren't afraid to rise above themselves.

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